Science fiction movie to be filmed in Hendersonville

Published: Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.

Filmmakers are returning to their Hendersonville roots to shoot a science fiction suspense film, “Shadows on the Wall.”

Although specific details were not released, production is set to begin in a few weeks at several area locations including coffee shops, libraries, parks, forests and other local businesses, said Producer Anderson Ellis.

“‘Shadows on the Wall' follows Palmer Marshall, a college student, as he builds a device capable of reaching beyond our planet in unimaginable ways,” according to a news release from the production company, The Obsidian Collective. “Unfortunately, his creation has unintended and ominous consequences. Sometimes success is more dangerous than failure.”

Ellis, a 28-year-old attorney, grew up in Hendersonville and said the cast and crew are excited to be in the area.

“We are really interested to be part of the community and connect with the community, where they will see places they recognize in the motion picture,” Ellis said.

“I'm thrilled to incorporate this area into a project like ‘Shadows.' It's going to be great,” said director and writer Ben Carland, who also grew up in Hendersonville. “The film will utilize local talent as well as actors and craftsmen from around the country. We're going to have a wonderful melting pot of talent going on here.”

The cast and crew of about 14 to 16 people also includes an Asheville native, actress Nicole Durant. In addition, lead actors are Tim Fox and Chris Kauffmann, each based in Los Angeles. Local talent will include radio personality George Henry of WTZQ and several performers from around the region.

Filming will last through February and Ellis said “Shadows” should be ready for distribution and film festivals by spring 2014.

The Obsidian Collective is a media firm based in Western North Carolina. The team is composed of film, television and media professionals from around the country. The company's previous feature film, “Sol,” is now being distributed worldwide.

Ellis encourages anyone interested in the movie and the process of making it to visit www.shadows-movie.com.

<p>Filmmakers are returning to their Hendersonville roots to shoot a science fiction suspense film, “Shadows on the Wall.” </p><p>Although specific details were not released, production is set to begin in a few weeks at several area locations including coffee shops, libraries, parks, forests and other local businesses, said Producer Anderson Ellis.</p><p>“'Shadows on the Wall' follows Palmer Marshall, a college student, as he builds a device capable of reaching beyond our planet in unimaginable ways,” according to a news release from the production company, The Obsidian Collective. “Unfortunately, his creation has unintended and ominous consequences. Sometimes success is more dangerous than failure.”</p><p>Ellis, a 28-year-old attorney, grew up in Hendersonville and said the cast and crew are excited to be in the area.</p><p>“We are really interested to be part of the community and connect with the community, where they will see places they recognize in the motion picture,” Ellis said.</p><p>“I'm thrilled to incorporate this area into a project like 'Shadows.' It's going to be great,” said director and writer Ben Carland, who also grew up in Hendersonville. “The film will utilize local talent as well as actors and craftsmen from around the country. We're going to have a wonderful melting pot of talent going on here.” </p><p>The cast and crew of about 14 to 16 people also includes an Asheville native, actress Nicole Durant. In addition, lead actors are Tim Fox and Chris Kauffmann, each based in Los Angeles. Local talent will include radio personality George Henry of WTZQ and several performers from around the region.</p><p>“They have a depth of experience,” Ellis said.</p><p>The movie's website describes “Shadows” as “The Social Network” meets “X-Files.”</p><p>Filming will last through February and Ellis said “Shadows” should be ready for distribution and film festivals by spring 2014.</p><p>The Obsidian Collective is a media firm based in Western North Carolina. The team is composed of film, television and media professionals from around the country. The company's previous feature film, “Sol,” is now being distributed worldwide. </p><p>Ellis encourages anyone interested in the movie and the process of making it to visit www.shadows-movie.com.</p><p>Reach Schulman at 828-694-7890 or mark.schulman@blueridgenow.com.</p>